Ill (France)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ill-france

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is Ill (France)?217 kilometers (135 miles)
2. What is the location?Alsace, north-eastern France
3. What is the source?Resurgence near Ligsdorf, Jura Mountains
4. What is the Ill River and where does it start?The Ill River is a long river in France that flows through Alsace. It starts in the Jura Mountains near Ligsdorf, coming out of a resurgence instead of a normal spring.
5. Why do people divert the Ill River near Mulhouse?A big part of the river’s flow is redirected into a channel that goes to the Doller. This helps stop floods and keeps the old part of Mulhouse safe.

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